Strikethrough Text Generator
Add a line through your text for Instagram, Twitter, Discord, and more.
The result updates as you type. Click Copy to grab it, then paste it directly into your bio, caption, or message.
What is Strikethrough Text Generator?
Strikethrough text — also called crossed-out or strike-through text — is text with a line drawn through it, like t̶h̶i̶s̶. This generator creates it from real Unicode characters, not an image or app-specific formatting, so you can choose a line style, optionally combine it with bold or italic, and paste the result almost anywhere: Instagram bios, tweets, Discord messages, emails, and more. For what the line itself actually signals, see What Does Strikethrough Text Mean?
Why use it?
- Show a discounted price by crossing out the original amount next to the new one
- Mark a finished to-do item without deleting it from the list
- Correct yourself in a chat or comment while keeping the original text visible
- Add a sarcastic or joking aside to a bio or caption
- Combine strikethrough with bold or italic for a stronger visual effect
How does it work?
Type your text, then choose a strikethrough style — long stroke (the most widely supported), short stroke, or a diagonal slash — and optionally turn on Bold or Italic to combine styles. The tool layers the right combining Unicode mark over each character as you type, so you always see the exact result before you copy it.
Step-by-Step Guide
- 1Type or paste your text into the input box above.
- 2Pick a strikethrough style: long stroke, short stroke, or slash.
- 3Optionally turn on Bold, Italic, or Bold Italic to combine styles.
- 4Click Copy (or Download .txt) and paste it wherever you need it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this work on Instagram and TikTok bios?+
Yes. The strikethrough effect is made from real Unicode characters, so it pastes correctly into Instagram, TikTok, Twitter/X, and most other apps that accept plain text.
Why doesn't it look right in some apps?+
A few older apps and some email clients don't fully support combining Unicode marks, so the line can look thin, doubled, or slightly off. That's a font limitation in that app, not a problem with the text itself.
Which strikethrough style should I use?+
Long stroke has the widest support across apps and devices, so it's the safest default. Short stroke and slash give a lighter or more angled look and work almost as well everywhere — try switching styles if one looks off in a particular app.
Can I combine strikethrough with bold or italic text?+
Yes. Turn on Bold, Italic, or Bold Italic above the result box and the tool applies both effects at once — the letters switch to their bold or italic Unicode form, then get the strikethrough mark layered on top.
Is strikethrough text accessible to screen readers?+
Not reliably. Screen readers can skip the combining marks entirely or read a word out letter by letter, so it's best treated as a visual style rather than a way to convey required information. For anything accessibility-critical, use real strikethrough formatting (like Word's or Google Docs' built-in button) instead.
Is this the same as Markdown strikethrough (~~text~~)?+
No. Markdown strikethrough only works inside apps that support Markdown formatting, such as Discord or Slack. This tool creates strikethrough text that works anywhere, even where Markdown isn't supported.
Is my text stored or sent anywhere?+
No. Everything happens in your browser. Your text is never sent to a server or saved.
How do I strikethrough text in Word?+
Microsoft Word has its own built-in strikethrough button (in the Home tab, or the shortcut Ctrl+D then Alt+K in some versions) that applies real formatting. This tool is for places without that option, like a plain-text bio or chat field — you can still paste the result into Word if you'd rather not use the button.
What about Google Docs or Sheets?+
Both have their own built-in strikethrough shortcut (Alt+Shift+5 on Windows, Cmd+Shift+X on Mac) — see Strikethrough in Google Docs, Sheets & Slides for the full walkthrough, including Slides, which has no default shortcut.
How do I strikethrough text in WhatsApp?+
WhatsApp supports Markdown-style strikethrough: put a tilde on each side of your text, like ~text~. This generator is an alternative that works even in apps without that Markdown support, or if you want the effect in a field where Markdown isn't parsed.
Can I use this to strikethrough text on Snapchat?+
Yes. Snapchat doesn't have built-in strikethrough formatting, so generating the text here and pasting it into a caption or chat is the most reliable way to get the effect.
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